Staff Accountant
FirstDay Foundation

Job Info

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It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Academic Req: Bachelor's degree in accounting

Work Experience: Required -Minimum three years accounting experience. Working with not-for profit companies would be a plus but not a requirement. Strong knowledge and understanding of USGAAP. Experience in working with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience in working with various accounting ERP systems and accounting software packages. Ideally will have solid experience in working in a complex multi-company environment. Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Initiates and prepares journal entries for various general ledger accounts
2. Reconciles, updates and maintains various general ledger account schedules
3. Prepare and file sales, excise and use tax reports
4. Prepares monthly allocations for various shared costs
5. Prepare payroll journal entries
6. Reconcile bank accounts monthly
7. Responsible for expensing prepaid balance sheet accounts
8. Responsible for reconciling and importing donor contributions into the finance ERP system.

Other Responsibilities:
1. Support month-end and year end close process
2. Prepare year end accrual journal entries when needed
3. Assist with auditor documentation requests
4. Preparation of 941 reconciliations

Requirements:
1. Ability to meet goals and deliverable dates
2. Ability to work in an everchanging accounting environment
3. Bachelor's degree in accounting
4. Familiarity with financial accounting statements
5. GAAP Accounting knowledge and experience
6. Knowledge of payroll
7. Detail oriented
8. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Here at FirstDay Foundation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!

FirstDay Foundation, is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive a COVID vaccination and an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption from FirstDay Foundation, as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

FirstDay Foundation, is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of FirstDay Foundation, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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#LI-Accounting / Auditing

#LI-Mid-Senior level

#LI-Full-time

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